Softstarters Type PSTX30...

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Thank you for selecting this ABB PSTX softstarter. Read carefully and make sure
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softstarter.

This manual is a short form manual intended for quick and easy installation of the
PSTX softstarter. For complete information, see 1SFC132081M0201 - Softstart-
ers Type PSTX30...PSTX370, Installation and Commissioning Manual available
on: http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage
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r The softstarter shall be installed by authorized personnel only.

r ABB personnel must obey the ABB CISE 15.4 instructions.

r This manual is a part of the PSTX softstarter and must always be

available to personnel that works with this material.

r Always read the full manual before you use the softstarter.

In the User Manual, these symbols are used:

The caution symbol in the left margin: if you don´t obey this instruction there is a
risk for personal injury.

The warning symbol in the left margin: if you don´t obey this instruction there is a
risk for damage to equipment or property

The information symbol in the left margin: tells the reader about relevant facts
and conditions

The graphics symbol in the right margin: refers to graphical information.

Approved personnel are allowed to install and make the electrical connection of
the
softstarter in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

Examine the softstarter and the package when you unpack your new PSTX
softstarter. If there are damages, please speak to the transportation company or
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Do not lift the softstarter by the connection bars, because it can do damage to
the softstarter.

Only approved personnel are allowed to do service and repair.

Note: not approved repair can effect the warranty.

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2 Description

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The PSTX softstarter has the latest technology for soft starting and soft
stopping of standard squirrel cage motors.

General data Description

Rated insulation voltage, Ui 600 V / 690 V
Rated operational voltage, Ue 208-600 / 690 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Rated control supply voltage, Us 100-250 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Voltage tolerance +10% to -15%
Frequency tolerance ± 10%
Rated impulse withstand voltage 6 kV operational circuit / 4 kV control supply circuit
Inputs Start, stop, 3 programmable inputs, temperature
sensor input
24 V output 24 V DC ± 5% Max 250 mA
Analog output 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-10 mA
Relay outputs 3 programmable
Communication 3 Fieldbus ports, Extension I/O
EMC IEC 60947-4-2 Class A 1
Recommended fuse 6 A Delayed
Control supply circuit MCB use C characteristics

1 The softstarter is designed for class A equipment. Use of the product in

domestic environments can cause radio interference. If so, it can be necessary
to use more mitigation procedures.

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Installation and Commissioning Manual available on: http://www.abb.
com/lowvoltage.

Suitable For Use On A Circuit Capable Of Delivering Not More Than

____ Symmetrical Amperes, ___ Volts Maximum When Protected by 15
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Refer to table 8.1 for corresponding current and voltage level for any
given device.

For complete short circuit protection recommendations see

http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage.

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of the ambient temperature and altitude above sea level. Derating is 01
required above 40 °C (104 °F) and above 1000 m (3281 ft).
For more details, see 1SFC132081M0201 - Softstarters Type PSTX30...
PSTX370, Installation and Commissioning Manual available on: http://
www.abb.com/lowvoltage.

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3 Mounting
The PSTX softstarters has 3 different sizes that you can install with M6
bolts, or bolts with the same dimension and strength.

1. Find the correct drawing with dimensions for your softstarter

and make sure that you have the correct drilling plan. 02
Drilling plan is also printed on the box.

2. If the softstarter is installed in an enclosure, make sure that the

enclosure size is not smaller than the minimum recommended. 03
Select the size from the applicable table for IEC or .

3. Make sure that the distance to the wall and the front, and the
installation angle meet the requirements. 04
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5. You can remove the HMI and use it as a remote control. Drill a hole
where you want to install the HMI. Use RJ45 cable between the HMI 06
and the softstarter. The maximum cable length is 3 m.
Roll together the remaining cable to prevent blockage of the door.

Risk of damage to property. Make sure that no liquids, dust or

conductive parts can go into the softstarter.

If you do not obey these instructions, this can cause the softstarter to
become overheated or not operate correctly.

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4 Connection

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This product is carefully manufactured and tested but there is a risk
that damage can occur from such as shipment and incorrect operation.
Obey to the procedure below during initial installation:

Hazardous voltage: Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off and lock
out all power that supply this device before you start work on the
equipment.

Mounting and electrical connection of the softstarter must be made by

authorized personnel and in accordance with existing laws and
regulations.

Apply the control supply voltage to make sure that the by-pass relays
are in open position before you connect the softstarters PSTX30...
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can start accidentally.

ABB personnel must obey to the ABB CISE 15.4 instructions.

1. To mount the softstarter, refer to Chapter 3 “Mounting”.

2. Connect the main circuit: terminals 1L1 - 3L2 - 5L3 to the line side and
terminals 2T1 - 4T2 - 6T3 to the motor side. Use wire connection for
PSTX30...105, see Figure 1 in graphics 7, and terminal connection for
PSTX142...370, see Figure 2 , in graphics 7.
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PSTX softstarters can be connected both “In Line” and “Inside
Delta” see figure 1.

Note: Use only wires of same dimension when you connect 2 wires on
each terminal. (PSTX30...105 only).

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Figure 1: In Line, Inside Delta

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Capacitors for power factor compensation are not allowed between the
softstarter and the motor, since this can cause current peaks which can
damage the thyristors in the softstarter. If you use such capacitors, they
must be connected on the line side of the softstarter.

3. Connect control supply voltage to terminals 1 and 2.

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4. Connect terminal 22 to the functional earth.
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The earthing is not a protective earth, it is a functional earth.
The earthing cable must be as short as possible. Maximum length 0.5
m. The earthing cable must be connected to the mounting plate, which
must also be earthed.

5. Look at the diagram and connect the start/stop circuits: terminal 13,
14, 18, 19 and 20/21, with the internal 24V DC terminal. When using 10
internal 24 V DC (terminals 20 or 21), the terminals 18 and 19 should
be connected to each other.

Terminal 15, 16 and 17 are programmable inputs for purposes such as

reset, slow speed forward, slow speed reverse, stand still brake etc.

For usage of external supply see 1SFC132081M0201 - Softstarters

Type PSTX30...PSTX370, Installation and Commissioning Manual
available on: http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage

Use 24V DC only when you connect terminal 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
Other voltages can cause damage to the softstarter and the warranty
will no longer be valid.

6. Connect terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to use the signal

output relays. These are potential free contacts for maximum 250 V 11
AC, 1.5 A AC-15 and 30 V DC, 5 A DC-12.

7. Check that the operational voltage and control supply voltage

correspond to the softstarter ratings.

8. Switch ON the control supply voltage, terminals 1 and 2.

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10. Switch the operational voltage to ON.

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uses a circuit breaker.

Refer to the timing diagram graphics 13 for the basic behaviour of

PSTX softstarter. 13
Built in Modbus RTU
The PSTX softstarter has an RS485 physical interface (terminals 23 and 24),
that can be connected to external devices which have support for RS485 based
communication. Through this interface it is possible to control the softstarter,
retrieve status information and upload and download parameters. The softstarter
has a Modbus RTU slave implemented via the RS485 interface.
See Figure 1.

PTC/PT100 temperature sensor input

The softstarter has input terminals for PTC and PT100 elements (terminals
25, 26 and 27). Please note that both PTC and PT100 cannot be used at
the same time. See Figure 1.

Analogue output
The softstarter has one output for a configurable analog output signal
(terminals 29 and 30). The load resistance is maximum 500 ohm for current
output and minimum 500 ohm for voltage output. See Figure 1.

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Com 3 Temp In Analog out

+(B) -(A) T1 T2 T3 +24V + GND

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Figure 1: Terminal connection

For instructions and programming see

1SFC132081M0201 - Softstarters Type PSTX30...PSTX370, Installa-
tion and Commissioning Manual available on: http://www.abb.com/
lowvoltage.

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A Refer toƂIWTG for the HMI parts:

A Display for information.

Local PSTX30
B Left selection soft key. The function is
Motor current A showed to the left in the display above the
0.0 key.
B Motor current % C
0.0 C Right selection soft key. The function is
showed to the right in the display above the
Options 12:00 Menu key.

D Left LED indicators.

Ready (green) and Run (green).
D E
E Right LED indicators.
Protection (yellow) and Fault (red)
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F Navigation keys. To navigate in the menu

Stop Start
and change the parameter values.
Highlighted black board on numbers or text
shown in the display indicates that the
G H I F J K menu/value can be changed or scrolled
Figure 1: HMI
G Remote/local-key. Switch between local
control from the HMI and remote control
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H Stop-key. Stop-switch for the softstarter.

To stop the motor according to the set
parameters.
(Only active in local control mode).

I Mini USB port. For communication with

external devices, eg. a PC.

J Start-key. Start-switch for the softstarter.

To start the motor and operate it according
to the set parameters.
(Only active in local control mode).

K Information-key. For context-sensitive

information about the softstarter status and
settings.

Refer to the timing diagram in graphics 13

for the basic behaviour of PSTX softstarter. 13
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6 Softstarter settings

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The PSTX softstarter provides a number of basic start functions,
such as:

r Voltage ramp
r Torque ramp
r Full voltage start

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motor. If the motor is connected In Line, set the parameter “01.01 Mo-
tor rated current Ie” to the value found on the rating plate of the motor.
If the motor is connected Inside Delta, set the parameter “01.01 Motor
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In the menu screen, you can set parameters individually or select a set
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application settings and the most common parameters in table 6.2 and
6.3. Do the procedure that follows to set the parameters:

Menu
Push the right Selection soft-key to go to the menu and then use the
Navigation keypad Up and Down to select parameter and Left and Right 14
to change menu. The selected parameter is then highlighted with a black
board. Push the Selection key to make your selection, see figure 1,
graphics 14. The parameters can be set with numerical setting, switch
setting or selection lists.
The numerical setting
Use the numerical setting when a numerical value is to be set in the
softstarter. Use Left and Right key on the Navigation keypad to select
number, a black board highlights the selected number. Then push Up or
Down to change the value of the selected number. Push Save key to save.
See figure 2, graphics 14.
On/off switch
With the switch you can select 1 or 0 (on or off). Use Up and Down on the
Navigation keypad, a black board highlights the selected switch. Then push
Left or Right to change the value of the selected switch. Push Save key to
save. See figure 3, graphics 14.
Selection list
Use the Navigation keypad to navigate up and down in the lists. The
selected option is highlighted with a black board. Push Save key to save.
See figure 4, graphics 14.

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 6.1: Options settings
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In the Options screen, it is possible to change the appearance of the

home view of the softstarter and go to active faults/active warnings. 14
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Add information screens to Home view.

Push softkey Options and then select Edit home view. In Edit home view-
mode you can add information screen to the Home view. Push Left or Right
on the Navigation keypad and push the Selection softkey “Add” to add
more data to the Home view.
Edit information screens in Home view
Push softkey Options and then select Edit home view. Push Up or Down
on the Navigation keypad and push the Selection softkey “Edit” and enter
the Display slot-menu. Refer to these options to set the new screen in the
Display slot-menu:

Display slot table

Settings Description
Parameter Select which parameter to show on the Home view.
Display style Select the display style for the Home view. Select between numeric, gauge
or graph data.
Display decimals Set the number of decimals to be shown in the Home view.
Display name Type in a name for the information screen in the Home view.
Signal min Set the minimum value to be shown in the Home view.
Signal max Set the maximum value to be shown in the Home view.
Scale value range Tick the Scale value range-square, to illuminate three more options in the
display slot-menu: Display signal :
Display signal min as - Set the scaled minimum value.
Display signal max as - Set the scaled maximum value.
Display unit - Set unit.

Active faults/warnings/protections are also found in the

options menu. They give information about faults and warnings that
have occurred during operation. For fault solution see chapter 7
Troubleshooting.

The motor can start unexpectedly if there is a start signal present, while
you do any of the procedures below:
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control to hardwire control or local to remote control)
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r If you use automatic event reset
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Table 6.2: Application settings

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Recommended basic setting

Start ramp initial level

Stop ramp end level

Current limit level

Start ramp time

Stop ramp time

Start mode

Stop mode
Band saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Bow thruster 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Centrifugal pump 10 10 30 30 4 Voltage ramp Torque ramp
Normal start (class 10)

Circular saw 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Conveyor belt short 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Cutter 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Escalator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
High pressure pump 10 10 40 30 4,5 Voltage ramp Torque ramp
Hydraulic pump 10 - 30 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Lift/Elevator 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp
Piston compressor 5 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Scroll compressor 2 - 50 30 3 Voltage ramp No ramp
Axial fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp
Heavy duty start (class 30)

Conveyor belt long 10 - 40 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Crusher 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Centrifugal fan 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Grinder 10 - 30 30 4 Voltage ramp No ramp

Mixer 10 - 30 30 3,5 Voltage ramp No ramp

Assistants menu
Menu XAssistants
Push the right selection key, Menu, to enter the menu. Use Up or Down key on the
navigation keypad to Assistants and then push Select.

Note: use the parameter values above as guidance only. Additional tuning can be necessary
because of variations in load conditions.

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 Table 6.3: Parameter list for operational function
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This is a selection of the most commonly used parameters.

For complete parameter list and setting range, see:
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available on: http://www.abb.com/lowvoltage

Operation functions
Parameter name Setting range Default value

Motor rated current Ie PSTX30: 9 ... 30 A 1 30 A

Start mode Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, Voltage ramp
Full voltage start
Stop mode Voltage ramp, Torque ramp, No ramp
No ramp
Start ramp initial level 10 ... 99 % 30%
Start time 1 ... 120s 10s
Stop ramp end level 10 ... 99% 30%
Current limit type Off, Normal, Dual, Ramp Normal
Current limit level 1.5 ... 7.5 xIe 4.0 xIe
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Step down level 10 ... 100% 80%

Motor heating 1

Sequence start 1

Internal faults 1

External faults 1

System mode Normal, Demo, Small motor Normal

Mains connection Auto, In line, Inside delta UI, Auto
Inside delta IU,
Two phase (L1 Shorted),
Two phase (L2 Shorted),
Two phase (L3 Shorted)
Limp mode On/Off Off

1 For full parameter list, see I1SFC132081M0201

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Parameter name Setting range Default value
EOL mode Normal/Dual Normal
EOL class 10 A, 10, 20, 30 10
EOL dual class 10 A, 10, 20, 30 20
EOL operation Off, Stop-Manual, Stop-Manual
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Locked rotor operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Current underload operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Over voltage operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Under voltage operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Phase reversal operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
By-pass open operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Earth fault trip time 0,1s ... 1,0s 0,5s
Earth fault operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Faulty connection operation Off, Stop-Manual, Off
Stop-Automatic, Indication
Warnings
Parameter name Setting range Default value
EOL level 40 ... 99% 90%
EOL On/Off Off
Locked rotor On/Off Off
Thyristor overload On/Off Off
Current underload On/Off Off
Over voltage On/Off Off
Under voltage On/Off Off
EOL time-to-trip On/Off Off
THD(U) level 1...10% 10%
THD(U) On/Off Off
Number of starts limit 1 ... 65535 65535
Number of starts On/Off Off
Short circuit On/Off Off

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 7 Troubleshooting
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Table 7.1: Event list Description

The motor has been overloaded because of too high current over
EOL protection
a certain time. Check starting conditions and EOL settings.
The motor is running stiff. A damaged bearing or a stucked load
Locked rotor protection
could be possible causes. Check the load and the motor.
The phase sequence is not correct. Change the phase sequence
Phase reversal protection
on the line side to L1-L2-L3.
Current imbalance Current imbalance between the phases. Restart the motor and
protection check the main currents and voltage.
Over voltage protection The main voltage is too high. Check the main voltage.
Under voltage protection The main voltage is too low. Check the main voltage.
Equipment protection. In a symmetrical three phase system, the
sum of the instantaneous line currents is equal to zero. Earth
Earth fault protection
fault indicates if the sum differs more than a settable value. This
can indicate a serious condition of the motor.
Voltage imbalance Voltage imbalance between the phases. Check the main voltage
protection and restart the motor.
The 24V voltage outputs has been overloaded or shorted. Check
Voltage outputs protection
the connections
Protections

External thermal sensor - The external thermal sensor has detected a temperature higher
PT100 protection than the trip level. Check the root cause of the over heating.
External thermal sensor - The external thermal sensor has detected a temperature higher
PTC protection than the trip level. Check the root cause of the over heating.
Power factor underload The power factor has fallen below the normal level.
protection
Current underload The motor current has fallen below the settable value. Check that
protection the motor current parameter (Ie) is set correctly.
Programmable digital input can be used in combination with
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external device/sensor to provide to the customer the possibility
protection
of handling own defined protection.
The time at current limit has exceeded the set value. The starting
Too long current limit
condition is too heavy for the set current limit. Check starting
protection
conditions and parameters.
By pass contactor or relay does not close when reached TOR.
By-pass open protection
Contact ABB sales office for service.
There is a communication disturbance between the softstarter
Fieldbus failure protection
and PLC.
Extension IO failure There is communication disturbance between the softstarter and
protection the extension I/O module.
There is communication disturbance between the softstarter and
HMI failure protection
the HMI.

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 Voltage to one or more phases missing. Check that the mains
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are connected and that no line contactor or breaker is open.
A fault current, higher than 8 times the softstarter rated current,
High current fault has occurred. Check the circuits including the motor for any
insulation fault phase to phase or earth fault.
Too low control supply voltage on terminals 1 and 2. Check for
Low supply voltage fault voltage dips or interruptions.
Faults

Excessive disturbances in the operational supplying network.

Bad network fault Check for harmonics or frequency disturbance in the supply
network.
The thyristors are overheated. Check the starting conditions and
Thyristor overload fault the fans. Increase current limit if needed. Let the thyristors cool
down before restart.
Short circuit fault A thyristor is shorted. Contact ABB sales office for service.
The softstarter cannot stop the motor due to internal short
Shunt fault
circuit. Contact ABB sales office for service.
Current imbalance between the phases has exceeded. Restart
Current imbalance warning
the motor and check the main currents and voltage.
The main voltage has exceeded the warning level. Check the
Over voltage warning
main voltage.
The main voltage has fallen below the warning level. Check the
Under voltage warning
main voltage.
The predicted time before EOL trip has fallen below the warning
EOL time-to-trip warning
level.
The calculated motor temperature has exceeded the warning
EOL warning
level.
THD has exceeded the warning level. Check the quality of the
THD(U) warning
network.
Voltage imbalance between the phases has exceeded the
Warnings

Voltage imbalance warning

warning level. Check the main voltage.
Power factor underload The power factor has fallen below the warning level.
warning
The motor current has fallen below the warning level. Check that
Current underload warning
the motor current parameter (Ie) is set correctly.
The fans are not working properly. Risk of overheating. Contact
Fan failure warning
ABB sales office for service.
The motorcurrent has exceeded the warning level. The motor
Locked rotor warning is running stiff. A damaged bearing or a stucked load could be
possible causes. Check the load and the motor.
The calculated thyristor temperature has exceeded the warning
Thyristor overload warning level. Check the starting conditions and the fans. Increase
current limit if needed.
There is an internal short circuit and the softstarter is running in
Short circuit warning
limp mode. Contact ABB sales office for service.

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